ITALKIT Top End Gasket Kit for YAMAHA YFZ BANSHEE 350 1987-2006

On YAMAHA YFZ BANSHEE 350 from 1987 to 2006, the ITALKIT VJ860VG810812 top end gasket kit fits in place of the original part. As soon as the cylinder head or cylinder is removed, their gaskets must be replaced: crushed when tightened, they have taken the shape of the parts and will no longer seal. This kit groups under one part number the gaskets needed to reassemble the top end.

Specifications

• Brand: ITALKIT
• Manufacturer part number: VJ860VG810812
• Engine: 2-stroke

When to replace it?

• Coolant or oil seeping at the head/cylinder or cylinder/crankcase joint.
• Coolant level dropping, bubbles in the radiator.
• Hissing or black marks where the exhaust leaves the cylinder.

At every piston change and every time the cylinder head or cylinder is removed, even for a simple inspection. Gaskets cost little compared with the work of stripping the engine.

Fitting tips

1. Clean the gasket faces without scratching them (plastic scraper, solvent): they must be clean, dry and free of burrs.
2. Fit the gaskets dry, without sealant, unless the workshop manual says otherwise.
3. Refit a base gasket of the same thickness as the old one, unless you are deliberately adjusting the squish.
4. Tighten the cylinder head in a criss-cross pattern, in several stages, up to the manufacturer's torque.
5. While it's apart, replace the spark plug and refill the coolant.
6. After break-in, check the torque with the engine cold and make sure there are no leaks.

Spare parts and items to plan

• Piston : see the selection
• Piston rings : see the selection
• Spark plug : see the selection
• Coolant : LIQUI MOLY 1 L · TWIN AIR
• 2-stroke oil : LIQUI MOLY 1 L · MOTUL 1 L

Frequently asked questions

What does the kit contain?
Depends on the model. Compare with your original gaskets if in doubt.

Should I replace it along with the piston?
Yes: as soon as the cylinder head and cylinder are off, new gaskets go back on. It's the right time to fit a new piston kit and new rings if the engine has some hours on it.

Compatibility

Check the exact model and year of your bike in the list below before ordering.

Fits:
YAMAHA YFZ BANSHEE 350 2006
YAMAHA YFZ BANSHEE 350 2005
YAMAHA YFZ BANSHEE 350 2004
YAMAHA YFZ BANSHEE 350 2003
YAMAHA YFZ BANSHEE 350 2002
YAMAHA YFZ BANSHEE 350 2001
YAMAHA YFZ BANSHEE 350 2000
YAMAHA YFZ BANSHEE 350 1999
YAMAHA YFZ BANSHEE 350 1998
YAMAHA YFZ BANSHEE 350 1997
YAMAHA YFZ BANSHEE 350 1996
YAMAHA YFZ BANSHEE 350 1995
YAMAHA YFZ BANSHEE 350 1994
YAMAHA YFZ BANSHEE 350 1993
YAMAHA YFZ BANSHEE 350 1992
YAMAHA YFZ BANSHEE 350 1991
YAMAHA YFZ BANSHEE 350 1987